How to Say "homeless person" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “homeless person” is “vagabundo” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El vagabundo pidió unas monedas cerca de la estación de tren.
The vagabond asked for some change near the train station.
La policía detuvo a un vagabundo que dormía en la fuente pública.
The police detained a homeless person who was sleeping in the public fountain.
Gender Agreement
Since this is a noun referring to a person, remember to use 'vagabunda' when referring to a woman.
Using it too broadly
Mistake: “Using 'vagabundo' for anyone traveling lightly.”
Correction: While it means 'wanderer,' it usually implies poverty or lack of purpose. Use 'mochilero' (backpacker) or 'viajero' (traveler) for non-derogatory wandering.
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